Media Relations Coordinator
HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List are the leading home services marketplace in the country. As a part of ANGI Homeservices (ANGI), HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List connect millions of homeowners across the world with home service professionals through our innovative and user-friendly products. ANGI Homeservices operates brands in eight countries and is headquartered in Denver, Colo.
The media relations coordinator is responsible for executing media relations initiatives and campaigns and generating a variety of content, including press release and advisories. This position requires strong communication, critical quick-thinking and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well with management and across multiple teams, is proactive in identifying strategic opportunities, comfortable engaging with media and understands media relations and marketplaces.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports media relations team functions including pitching national and regional tv/radio/online and print outlets to generate media coverage for ANGI Homeservices’ brands
- Build and maintain media lists
- Keep detailed status reports of earned media campaigns and activity
- Create and distribute media releases and media advisories
- Track industry news and generate reports
- Assist in planning and executing media events
- Assist in staffing spokespersons for media interviews
- Performs other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- PR Agency or In-House media relations experience preferred
- Strong written, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines with excellent time management skills
- Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events
- Ability to differentiate needs of print/broadcast/online media (bloggers, journalists & reviewers) and know how to approach them accordingly
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship-building and consistent demonstration of solid professional judgment
- Ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute innovative approaches
- Strong initiative to strive for continuous accuracy, quality, and timeliness of information
- Works well in a team environment
EDUCATION AND/OR REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working in a professional setting; agency or in-house experience and/ or training preferred
- Be willing to travel
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